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Mediterranean Sweet and Sour Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, Vegeterian Option
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 486kcal
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Ingredients

Spice mix:

  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs*
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups diced onions
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 15 pitted prunes chopped
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon all fruit apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon hot water
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, coat chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rice vinegar. Add spice mix and using your hands, rub it on the chicken until it’s all well coated.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add chicken and cook at medium-high heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • In a large soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add diced onions and crushed garlic. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Add agave nectar and balsamic vinegar and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Add prunes, raisins and orange juice.
  • In a small bowl, combine apricot jam and hot water and stir until the jam has dissolved. Add to the soup pot.
  • Add vegetable broth, lemon juice and salt. Cook at medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

For a vegan option, use seitan, tempeh or extra firm tofu instead of chicken

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 911IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg